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proceed

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/prəˈsiːd/ · pro-ceed

To move forward or continue on a course of action.

Meanings

verbformal

To move forward or continue on a course of action.

آگے بڑھنا یا کسی عمل میں جاری رکھنا۔

آگے بڑھنا

aage barhna

Formal: آگے چلناColloquial: بڑھنا

Synonyms

continueadvanceforge aheadجاری رکھناآگے بڑھناچلنا

Antonyms

stophaltceaseرکناتوقف کرنابند کرنا

Common Collocations

  • proceed with caution
  • please proceed
  • proceed to the next step

Example Sentences

We will proceed with the meeting as planned.

ہم اجلاس کو منصوبہ کے مطابق آگے بڑھائیں گے۔

Hum ijtima ko mansooba ke mutabiq aage barhain ge.

Please proceed to the next question.

براہ کرم اگلے سوال کی طرف بڑھیں۔

Barah-e-karam aglay sawal ki taraf barhain.

After the break, we will proceed with the next item on the agenda.

وقفے کے بعد، ہم ایجنڈے کے اگلے آئٹم کی طرف بڑھیں گے۔

Waqfa ke baad, hum agenda ke aglay item ki taraf barhain ge.

Easily Confused With

succeed:While 'proceed' means to move forward, 'succeed' means to achieve a desired result.
exceed:To 'exceed' means to go beyond a limit, whereas 'proceed' refers to continuing an action.

Word Family

procedure
nounطریقہ
precede
verbپہلے آنا
precedent
nounپیش رو

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'proceed' as 'go forward' by linking it to 'pro' meaning forward.

Visualize a person stepping forward on a path.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آگے بڑھنا ہے چاہیے دست انسان ہو یا ہوا چلے

Aage barhna hai chahiye dast insaan ho ya hawa chale

Moving forward is essential, whether by human hands or by the wind's flow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آگے بڑھنے کا راستہ مشکل ہوتا ہے

Aage barhne ka rasta mushkil hota hai

The path to moving forward is often difficult.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "procedere" — to go forward

First known use: 14th century

The word 'proceed' has developed from the Latin 'procedere' meaning to move forward or advance. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.